A fire broke out at Kyiv’s historic Pechersk Lavra monastery, specifically within the Assumption Cathedral, following a series of Russian drone attacks on the city. The Lavra, dating back a thousand years, sustained damage as a result of the strikes. Ukrainian officials report multiple waves of attacks targeted the capital. Emergency services responded to extinguish the blaze and assess the extent of the damage to the significant religious and cultural site. The incident occurred amidst ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides regularly reporting attacks. Authorities are investigating the full impact of the drone strikes and the cause of the fire.